Appropriate for professionals in gerontology, sports psychology, health psychology, physical education and social science programs that deal with older populations and community resources, this book first discusses the pros and cons of physical activity for older persons. It then explores the theoretical reasons for which older people do not pursue physical activity and how to overcome this reluctance. There is a model included, as well as implications for future social policy.
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Cousins offers ample evidence that North Americans, especially women, are considerably less active than adults who live in other northern hemisphere countries. Her analysis of the demographics of older adults highlights the new challenges posed by the first generation to live long enough to be concerned with quality of life issues, such as promoting health care that gives more attention to chronic diseases..
–Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
–Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
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Exercise and old age,
By Matthew Parsons (Auckland New Zealand) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Exercise, Aging and Health: Overcoming Barriers to an Active Old Age (Paperback)
I am in the process of completing my PhD in exercise and old age and as a resource for research undertaken within the area found Sandra's book extremely beneficial. Her writing style is informative and concise and she explores a wide range of issues relating to physical activity and old age. Sandra is a well published author of exercise and older women and this came through clearly in the book.However, there were a few limitations in the work. Namely, the cited research was in many cases rather dated (pre 1990) and was very specific to Canada. Despite this, there were a huge number of articles cited and to date, I have not come across such a well researched literature review. One last comment - where as I appreciate the need to keep the book price down - the quality of the paper and cover is very poor. Well done Sandra - A fantastic effort.
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Differences in the way individuals age have intrigued scientists for years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
movement confidence inventory, more active living, sweat episodes, adult social support, physical activity settings, physical activity involvement, adult physical activity, exercise involvement, older adult exercise, health locus, precaution adoption process, physical activity participation, exercise behavior, fitness survey, exercise motivation, exercise participation, health belief model, physical activity patterns, leisure time physical activity, sedentary living, more active lifestyles, habitual physical activity, exercise adherence, exercise scientists, sedentary adults Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
O'Brien Cousins, United States, Statistics Canada, North America, Theory of Reasoned Action, General Social Survey, Health Promotion Survey, American Heart Association, Canada Fitness Survey, Adult Movement Confidence, British Columbia, Welfare Canada, The Campbell's Survey, University of Alberta, Journal of Physical Education, Men Women Men Women New!
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Differences in the way individuals age have intrigued scientists for years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
movement confidence inventory, more active living, sweat episodes, adult social support, physical activity settings, physical activity involvement, adult physical activity, exercise involvement, older adult exercise, health locus, precaution adoption process, physical activity participation, exercise behavior, fitness survey, exercise motivation, exercise participation, health belief model, physical activity patterns, leisure time physical activity, sedentary living, more active lifestyles, habitual physical activity, exercise adherence, exercise scientists, sedentary adults Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
O'Brien Cousins, United States, Statistics Canada, North America, Theory of Reasoned Action, General Social Survey, Health Promotion Survey, American Heart Association, Canada Fitness Survey, Adult Movement Confidence, British Columbia, Welfare Canada, The Campbell's Survey, University of Alberta, Journal of Physical Education, Men Women Men Women New!
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- Health Psychology by California College for Health Science in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Rhode Island (Portrait of America) by Kathleen Thompson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Sport and Aging (1984 Olympic Scientific Congress Proceedings) by Or.) Olympic Scientific Congress (1984 Eugene in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Aging in Canada by Victor W. Marshall in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Health Psychology with PowerWeb by Shelley E Taylor in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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